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To explain the enduring aspects of engineering design, the author relates stories of some of the greatest engineering successes and failures of all time. These case histories, presented as paradigms for modern engineers, are intended to illuminate the design process and improve design practice.Petroski, Henry is the author of 'Design Paradigms Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering', published 1994 under ISBN 9780521466493 and ISBN 0521466490.
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